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Deficiency of which hormone leads to myxoedema in adults?
Deficiency of which hormone leads to myxoedema in adults?
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The correct option is D Thyroxine
The lack of thyroxine in adults leads to myxoedema. Low metabolic rate, sluggishness, sleeplessness, increase in body weight, hypertension and oedema are the major symptoms. The deficiency of thyroxine during the foetal stage leads to mental retardation and stunted growth.
Thyroxine
The lack of thyroxine in adults leads to myxoedema. Low metabolic rate, sluggishness, sleeplessness, increase in body weight, hypertension and oedema are the major symptoms. The deficiency of thyroxine during the foetal stage leads to mental retardation and stunted growth.
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